Living Right
Thursday June 8, 2017
When we accept Jesus as our Lord and Saviour, we can be assured that we are God’s children and that He will care for us. We are instructed by God’s word, as recorded in the Bible, to do what He says. When we choose to obey God’s commands He gives us the desire and power to do what pleases Him and we experience a satisfying and good life.
Be careful to obey all my commands, so that all will go well with you and your children after you, because you will be doing what is good and pleasing to the LORD your God. (Deuteronomy 12:28 NLT)
As we seek to develop a lifestyle of loving God and loving our neighbour, we must consider how our actions impact the lives of others. Giving up our right to revenge by forgiving others for what they have done to us sets all of us free to relate to each other in safe and healthy ways. Humbly asking for forgiveness from others for what we have done to them frees us to let go of shame and live with dignity and respect for ourselves and others. Praying for those who are giving us a hard time and causing trouble brings peaceful solutions to complex problems.
Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful. Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. (Luke 6:36-37 NIV)
To live right we need to make every effort to have the same attitude as Jesus. When He was beaten and nailed to the cross Jesus prayed for the people who did it to be forgiven. Although he never sinned, Jesus humbled Himself and went to the cross so that we could be set free from sin. As Jesus loves us, He commands us to love our neighbours.
May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had. (Romans 15:5 NIV)
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I want to live according to your ways and to forgive those who have harmed me and to pray for them. Please remove all my shortcomings and help me to love others as You love me. AMEN
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